English resources

lunes, 28 de febrero de 2011

NI1: Past simple or present perfect?

Click here to do an exercise on past simple and present perfect tenses.

domingo, 27 de febrero de 2011

Tips and ideas on the best ways to learn English faster

How To Learn English

1. You are like a new baby
Babies learn their language slowly.
First they learn to listen.
Then they learn to talk.
Finally, they can read and write.

2. Listen to English every day
Listen to English radio.
Watch English TV.
Go to English movies.
Use online lessons.

3. Make an English/ESL (English as a Second Language) friend
Make up conversations.
Practise dialogues.
Use beginner textbooks.

4. Read English stories
Start with children's storybooks.
Try ESL readers.
Read advertisements, signs and labels.
Try EnglishClub.com for Young Learners.

5. Write down new words
Start a vocabulary (new word) notebook.
Write words in alphabetical order (A...B...C...).
Make example sentences.
Always use an English-English dictionary first.

6. Keep an English diary
Start with one sentence.
How do you feel?
How is the weather?
What did you do today?
Write another sentence tomorrow.

7. Visit an English speaking country
Learn English more quickly.
Stay with an English family.
Hear native speakers talk.
Have a fun experience

NI1: Listening Dictations

This is a site for dictations, which I think are quite useful to practice the listening skills.
http://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictations-m-appointments.htm
The main page with the list of topics is here:
http://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictations-medium.htm

NB1: Listening DICTATIONS

Hi guys! I found a nice web site and I thought you may like it. It's about Dictations. The link below takes you to Short Dictations of Numbers and Letters:
http://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictations-s-numbers-letters.htm
You have to click A to listen at a normal speed, then click B and you liten at a slow speed, then write in C what you heard, click D to listen again and make corrections, and click E (Show) to check.
But also, for those of you who feel more confident, there are other topics for you to practice here:
http://www.englishclub.com/listening/dictations-short.htm

jueves, 24 de febrero de 2011

NI1, NB1: Interesting web sites

Hi guys!
I don't have time to check these links, but one of my ex-students suggested them, so could you check them out and see if they're worth it?
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar
http://www.agendaweb.org
http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/index.html

Another good site is
http://www.livemocha.com
here you improve your English by practicing with other foreign people, and in return you must show your language to those people.

martes, 15 de febrero de 2011

NI1: Reading about 'Depeche Mode'

In the following link you'll find a text about the 1980's group, and some questions to answer:

http://www.saberingles.com.ar/reading/depeche-mode.html

And afterwards, you may like to enjoy their music, with 'Enjoy the silence'

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyipPXE3Ijw

lunes, 14 de febrero de 2011

NB1: Listening Practice

Hi guys! I hope you enjoy this listening activity. Just scroll down, click on play and select the right option. Then press on 'Final score' to check... Nice week ahead!
http://www.esl-lab.com/family1/fam1.htm